Castle Crashers Remastered

 Xbox One
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 65
  3. Negative: 6 out of 65

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  1. King0fTheNorth3
    Sep 15, 2015
    10
    It is a perfect nostalgia revamp. It also offers better graphics smoother frame rate and the new mode is just an added bonus. I appreciate that Behemoth brought back a classic for die hard fans.
  2. PanthersFanStev
    Sep 19, 2015
    7
    See Watty9923's review, spot on. I got the game free as I already owned on 360. You are really paying for backward compatibilty, but if you don't own the game, it is decent fun.
  3. Watty9923
    Sep 14, 2015
    7
    Loved this game in 2008 and it's still fun. I got it for free so I'm happy but I don't think I would purchase game again. There are no new levels or graphical upgrade.
  4. somedude14
    Sep 11, 2015
    3
    This is a review of the remaster and not the game itself.
    As someone who has played this before on 360 and PC, there isn't anything worth coming back for here. The only genuine improvement over the PC version is the 60fps. I don't care for the new mode. They said the online was improved, I'm not sure if they just mean it finds people easier or what, as it's as laggy and unenjoyable as    This is a review of the remaster and not the game itself.
    As someone who has played this before on 360 and PC, there isn't anything worth coming back for here. The only genuine improvement over the PC version is the 60fps. I don't care for the new mode. They said the online was improved, I'm not sure if they just mean it finds people easier or what, as it's as laggy and unenjoyable as it's ever been. I'm on an Open NAT with a 60mbit connection, and when I host I get input delay. That's right, as *host* on a P2P game, *I* get input delay. This doesn't make any sense. I get *why* it's happening (clients who lag lag everyone else so the game stays synced, instead of just lagging them out and ruining *their* experience, they've designed it so their bad connection ruins the experience for everyone else in the game), but it doesn't make any sense to build it this way.

    The online would also be better if you could just start a game and have people drop in and out as you play, like quarter-driven arcade games. Instead you always have to search for a new match if you want to find more people (say you had a room of 4 but 2 left - if you want to go back to 4, you need to leave your game and start a search), you don't get to see your connection rating to individual hosts, it just slaps you into the first game it finds and if it's a crap connection you stay and deal or leave and hope it gives you something better. Everyone can steer the guy on the world map which makes for some hectic level choosing, Player 1 should be the only one in charge of it. As far as I can tell whatever they did do to improve the multiplayer experience in Remastered, it was very, very little. Online is still so bad that I couldn't be bothered with it for more than fifteen minutes, which is too bad because coop is the only way this game shines.

    CC still doesn't make use of surround setups. I'm not asking for channel-panning 5.1 sound effects but they could've at least done something simple like put the sound effects in the front speaks and music in the rear. That alone would've dramatically improved sound quality, it makes better use of space for those of us that have it, but nope, I have a 5.1 setup and even this Remastered version still leaves me on a 2.1.

    1920x1080 resolution is a first for console users but if I'm being completely honest it doesn't look *that* much better than the 1280x720 360 version, nor do the 5x texture sizes stand out. It's just due to the nature of the visuals, it sounds like a huge bump but it's a pretty minor visual increase, and both are easy to do. The 1920x1080 is hardware dependent not software, that was an easy toggle for them to make, as was 5x texture size, they likely just took the source uncompressed textures and dumped those in. The game is still under 300mb so overall that should really show how little of a quality improvement this actually is.

    The 60fps is inarguably nice though, but again this is more hardware dependent than software. Unless they had the original game timings set up to only run on 30fps (games that are designed this way literally break when pushed beyond the cap, I doubt the original was designed this way), this would've been an easy thing to introduce as well.

    Really all the improvements made here have everything to do with a system upgrade and outside of the added game mode, next to nothing to do with any elbow-grease on Behemoth's end.

    I got this upgrade for free, which is nice, I mean they could've been like any other company making remasters on XB1 where even if you own the original you have to pay full price, or they could've charged but provided a discount for owners of the 360 version (which is how it's going to go once this promotion has passed - I don't know why it has to end to be perfectly honest). But the fact remains that even if they charged for this, as someone who owned the original version it wouldn't be something worth paying for. The upgrades are minimal and honestly pretty easy to do, this is what a patch for a Blizzard PC game would do.

    Overall the remaster experience is incredibly middling, and it's largely due to the poor online support. A three mainly due to multiplayer issues may seem pretty harsh, but considering this needs solid multiplayer in order to be enjoyable, they really dropped the ball here. Also gets docked points for eventually being a $5 patch. This is something I extend to all "remasters" that are just performance patches, but I really expected better from Behemoth. If they really wanted to charge existing owners for this they should've thrown in an extra world. As it is this is, again, just a minor performance patch so 360 CC owners can take advantage of their XB1 hardware. You don't need to re-buy software to boost your resolution, texture size and FPS in an old PC game after spending hundreds upgrading your hardware, I have no idea why people are accepting this with console titles.    … Expand
  5. CenkAlp
    Jan 2, 2018
    7
    Hikaye = 5
    Oynanış = 6
    Grafikler = 6
    Sesler = 6
    Keyif = 9
    Atmosfer = 6
    Süre = 9
  6. OscarAdcock
    Mar 3, 2018
    9
    Absouletely love castle crashes the remastered version is so good, and just the small add on of back off barbarian gives it a lot more variety and replay time.
  7. Anxietu
    Jan 28, 2018
    7
    Button mashing, fun game-play, okay story and classic behemoth graphics. This game's good, but it isn't really eccentric.
  8. Dperks
    Jun 11, 2019
    8
    This is a little classic game with a pretty flash style and a style of humor that feels very late 2000s internet.
  9. ProphetSnow
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    One of the best modern hack and slashes of all time.I've been playing this game since I was little and it's still a blast.If you're a fan of the genre then you must play this game.
  10. Theduck44
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Literally my favourite game of all time
    Enough said
    From the art style to the music and humour this game hits all the perfect notes for me and it played a giant part in my childhood
    The replay value is also extremely high on this game
  11. Tr1pl3
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    Castle Crashers Remastered is one of the greatest games of all time. It adds so much content to a game that needed more of it and the comedy is top notch, it truely is a comedy the whole way through, but still has intense moments. I recommend this game to anyone who wants a nice adventure game.
  12. LCRG
    May 28, 2021
    8
    A pretty fun game, that maybe rises a great nostalgia on you. Castle Crashes is a really funny Hack 'n Slash game, with much characters to play, a lot of secrets, good gameplay, and a surprising replay factor. Play Castle Crashers, and preferentially with at least one friend, the game is really funnier when you have someone else to share this experience
  13. Sharoot
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played, infinitely replayable and a good co-op experience!
  14. narwalbacons
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    I played the original with my dad on the ps3 when it first came out it was a blast to play and was amazing, and it's even better thanks to this remaster and now i can play it with my siblings who never played the game before.
  15. UnturnedAntics
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    This is a Perfect remaster of a classic hack and slash. Updated graphics mechanics more DLC's that are actually well priced and more to do. Not much to be said it's just a really good game for a really good price of $15 and if you think that it's too much every summer it's on sale for $5. a good game would rate 10/10
  16. ZackH25
    Mar 23, 2023
    8
    Very simple and basic combat but still very satisfying due to the fact that you can juggle enemies in the air. Best part about this game is the huge variety of enemies you fight and the characters you can unlock and choose. The story is quite good considering it is very bare bones. Every level feels fairly different with the environment- snow, desert, Lava, graveyard and forest area- soVery simple and basic combat but still very satisfying due to the fact that you can juggle enemies in the air. Best part about this game is the huge variety of enemies you fight and the characters you can unlock and choose. The story is quite good considering it is very bare bones. Every level feels fairly different with the environment- snow, desert, Lava, graveyard and forest area- so the game does not get old or boring. Also the ton of weapons and pets is very satisfying. Playing with others can be even more fun. The best part of the game was the necromancer fight where every enemy gets summoned- very good music as well. Insane mode was also fun but doesn't change much besides health and damage. Combat can get very repetitive.… Expand
  17. NateDalton06
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Played the original on Xbox 360 constantly when I was younger and I still adore it. I used to boot up my Xbox 360 just to play it again every few months but I bought the remaster a while back and it is still the same masterpiece of a game I still constantly go back to.
  18. Arongenics
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    Castle Crashers is an absolute gem! From the moment I started playing, I was hooked straight away. The fast-paced action to the exhilarating hack and slash gameplay and the incredible soundtrack all come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. With 36 different levels to conquer, you have to save four princesses along the way. This game has brought back so many nostalgicCastle Crashers is an absolute gem! From the moment I started playing, I was hooked straight away. The fast-paced action to the exhilarating hack and slash gameplay and the incredible soundtrack all come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. With 36 different levels to conquer, you have to save four princesses along the way. This game has brought back so many nostalgic memories from my childhood. It is a must-have for any gaming enthusiast! There was never a moment in any of Castle Crashers that I disliked. Go play Castle Crashers and be prepared for an epic hack and slash adventure!… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#56 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#82 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. DarkStation
    Jan 11, 2016
    90
    Whether you’re coming back to the game for a second time or you’re a new player, this is a game that has something to offer for everyone.
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  2. Gaming Nexus
    Oct 20, 2015
    80
    If you somehow still haven't played Castle Crashers, now is the perfect time to do so. If you already have the game on another platform, it may not be worth the upgrade, because the game has been changed so little that you won't be missing anything new.
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  3. XGN
    Oct 2, 2015
    80
    Castle Crashers Remastered is even seven years at it's original release, still very fun to play. Unfortunately there aren't any significant improvements and changes, and that's quite a shame.
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